NHTSA ID Number: 10204077
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. 180-21
TSB/Document Date: 2021-12-07
Summary
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
Service
Technical Information
180/21 ENU WMM7
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WMM7 - Replacing VTS Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
Important:
CRITICAL WARNING -This campaign includes steps where control unit(s) in the vehicle will be
programmed with the PIWIS Tester. The vehicle voltage must be maintained between 13.5 volts and 14.5
volts during this programming. Failure to maintain this voltage could result in damaged control unit(s).
Damage caused by inadequate voltage during programming is not a warrantable defect. The technician
must verify the actual vehicle voltage in the PIWIS Tester before starting the campaign and also document
the actual voltage on the repair order.
Model Year:
As of 2014 up to 2021
Model Line:
Panamera (970)
Panamera (971)
911 (991)
Boxster/Cayman (982)
918
Cayenne (92A)
Macan (95B)
Concerns:
VTS control unit
Information:
The VTS control unit used in the affected vehicles only supports the GSM/UMTS or 2G/3G
mobile phone standard.
Due to the planned deactivation of these mobile phone standards in the North American region, the
following Connect services together with the old VTS control unit will no longer be available as of Spring
2022:
• eCall System
• Breakdown Call
• VTS (Vehicle Tracking System)
• Connect app
Action required: Replace the VTS control unit with a VTS control unit that is compatible with the 4G mobile phone standard.
Affected
vehicles:
Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).
Required tools
Tools:
•
•
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 with PIWIS Tester software version 40.650.030 (or higher) installed
Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. VAS 5908 Battery charger 90A
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Parts required - Panamera (970)
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
WHT006947
Shear-off nut
2 ea.
Parts required - Panamera (971)
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FM
VTS control unit
1 ea.
Parts required - Boxster/Cayman (982)
Parts Info:
Valid for Scope 3 (Production date up to 24/01/2017)
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
PAF910207
Internal serration screw for steering wheel
1 ea.
Parts Info:
Valid for Scope 4 (Production date from 25/01/2017)
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
N 90799102
Internal serration screw for steering wheel
1 ea.
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
99907331209
Screw M10 x 30.6
2 ea.
Parts required - 918
Parts Info:
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90081700302
Lock nut, M10
2 ea.
PAF009057
Hexagon-head bolt
1 ea.
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Parts required - Cayenne (92A)
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
WHT006947
Shear-off nut
2 ea.
Parts required - Macan (95B)
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
WHT006947
Shear-off nut
2 ea.
Parts required - 911 (991)
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Qty.
V04015001FN
VTS control unit
1 ea.
N 90799102
Internal serration screw for steering wheel
1 ea.
Replacing VTS control unit - Panamera (970)
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Replacing VTS control unit - Panamera (971)
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
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WMM7
Replacing VTS control unit - Boxster/ Cayman (982)
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Replacing VTS control unit - 918
Work Procedure: 1
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing control unit for auxiliary alarm system'.
2
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Activating PCC/PVTS'
3
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Replacing VTS control unit
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Replacing VTS control unit - Macan (95B)
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Replacing VTS control unit - 911 (991)
Work Procedure: 1
2
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Replace VTS control unit.
For instructions, see: Workshop Manual 'Replacing PCC/PVTS control unit'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
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